Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
2024-05-28
Political Position
The speaker is oppositional and highly critical of the government’s tax policy. They are strongly against taxing pensioners and criticize the draft bill, which would increase their financial burden. They stress that imposing additional taxes on banks must not occur, and the principle of legal certainty must be upheld for pensioners. They view the draft legislation as increasing inequality and worsening the situation for the poor, emphasizing the need for a balanced and fairer tax system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
It emphasizes knowledge of the fundamentals of tax system topics (income tax, VAT, excise duties, car tax) and mentions the increase in land tax and the principle of legal certainty. It uses the term "principle of legal certainty" and refers to various taxes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
Numerous emotional and critical appeals; utilizes rhetorical questions and moral references; the tone is directly accusatory and agitating.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Is an active plenary participant, delivered at least two speeches on May 28, 2024, and refers to the following points; demonstrates continued activity in the plenary sessions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The core conflict: a contradictory approach to the draft legislation; acknowledging the rationale behind the criticism and the inequality; emphasizing the protection of pensioners' situation and justice.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic position emphasizes avoiding the taxation of pensioners and reducing inequality; it is critical of draft legislation that would increase the tax burden on pensioners and widen the social gap; regarding the taxation of banks, the necessity of not increasing the burden is stressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is on the well-being of pensioners and the problem of the poverty line; emphasis is placed on social justice, legal certainty, and maintaining the standard of living among pensioners.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It focuses on draft legislation concerning the increased taxation of pensioners and the rise in land tax; it criticizes these bills from the perspective of their acceptability and legitimacy.
2 Speeches Analyzed